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Quotes by

Alanis Morissette

Ageism works in both directions. As a teenager in the public eye, people would talk condescendingly to me. When you get older theres this feeling that you have to start carving up your face and body. Right now Im in the middle ground – I think women in their thirties are taken seriously. – Alanis Morissette

Im excited about there being more of a sisterhood these days. Back in the 90s there was a lot of hate – the women I looked up to as artists were dissing me! Its not so patriarchal these days – theres more love and a lot less hate! – Alanis Morissette

Americas a very traumatized society. – Alanis Morissette

I think its child abuse to have someone in the public eye too young. Society basically values wealth and fame and power at the cost of well-being. In the case of a child, its at the cost of someones natural development. Its already hard enough to develop. – Alanis Morissette

Then I realized that secrecy is actually to the detriment of my own peace of mind and self, and that I could still sustain my belief in privacy and be authentic and transparent at the same time. It was a pretty revelatory moment, and theres been a liberating force thats come from it. – Alanis Morissette

Peace of mind for five minutes, thats what I crave. – Alanis Morissette

When Im off the road, my husband and I recharge our batteries. Its a day of deep rest and connection with the spiritual, and that can be anything – going for a walk in nature, being in silence, burning incense. – Alanis Morissette

Im clearly most well known for my music. Eventually, ultimately, Ill be writing books. Im still writing articles now. I just consider myself a writer. – Alanis Morissette

My message to anyone whos afraid that they cant write music when theyre happy is Just trust the passion. The passion can write a lot of things. – Alanis Morissette

Its not just the Grammys that Ive pulled out of. I also pulled out of the English awards as well. The reason that I wanted to pull out was because I believe very much that the music industry as a whole is mainly concerned with material success. – Alanis Morissette

Music will always be a part of my life. I love music and I dont care how many units I sell. – Alanis Morissette

Anything I do has to be directly related to my music. If it isnt, I dont really see a point to it. – Alanis Morissette

Whats that line from TS Eliot? To arrive at the place where you started, but to know it for the first time. Im able to write about a breakup from a different place. Same brokenness. Same rock-bottom. But a little more informed, now Im older. Thank God for growing up. – Alanis Morissette

Ive been really enjoying writing articles and writing music and music for movies. – Alanis Morissette

I could get away with not taking care of myself as a bachelorette but as a mom I cant. – Alanis Morissette

I didnt want to be one of those women who wake up at 63 years old and realize theyve missed the window of opportunity for marriage and children. – Alanis Morissette

Down the road, Ill probably have a kid or two or three. And there will probably be political events or spiritual things to comment on, and humor. – Alanis Morissette

Well love you just the way you are if youre perfect. – Alanis Morissette

I have a profound empathy for people who are in the public eye, whether they manifest it themselves or whether it happened by accident – it doesnt matter to me. I think theres a great misunderstanding of what it is to be famous. – Alanis Morissette

Over the last couple of years, Ive really worked toward balancing my life out more, having a little bit more time with friends, family and my boyfriend. There was a period of time when they were way down the list. It was all about music and touring and if everything fell by the wayside, so be it. – Alanis Morissette